Distance From Taharoa Iron Sands Heliport to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Taharoa Iron Sands Heliport () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8613 miles or 13861 kilometers or 7480 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Taharoa ( New Zealand ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Taharoa and Richmond takes around 19 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Taharoa Iron Sands Heliport, Taharoa, New Zealand to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 19 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - RIC

Kilometers		13861 km
Statute Miles		8613 miles
Nautical Miles		7480 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 48 minutes

Taharoa Iron Sands Heliport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

Location of Taharoa Iron Sands Heliport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Taharoa to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Taharoa, New Zealand and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Taharoa, New Zealand and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Taharoa (New Zealand) and Richmond (United States) is 17 Hours.
Richmond time is 17 Hours behind Taharoa.

Location	Local Time
Taharoa (New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 06:46:04 NZDT
Richmond (United States)	2026-03-19, 13:46:04 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Taharoa Iron Sands Heliport ( / NZAH) Taharoa, New Zealand

Destination

Richmond International Airport (RIC / KRIC) Richmond, United States